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Donald Trump makes controversial remarks about LeBron James after team signing

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 30, 2026, 1:58 AM

Last updated Jul 30, 2026

Donald Trump makes controversial remarks about LeBron James after team signing

Summary

After LeBron James announced his move to the Philadelphia 76ers, President Donald Trump publicly criticized him, suggesting that James is "maybe a racist" during remarks in the Oval Office. Trump's comments followed James’s announcement that he had chosen to continue his career with the 76ers after leaving the Los Angeles Lakers. James, the NBA’s all-time leading scorer, confirmed that he had considered retirement but felt he still had more to contribute on the court. Trump’s remarks reignite a long-standing feud between the two, stemming from past criticisms exchanged during Trump's presidency.

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•LeBron James signed a two-year deal with the Philadelphia 76ers.
•Trump suggested James might be a racist in his Oval Office remarks.
•James considered retirement before deciding to join the 76ers.
•The comments result from a long-standing feud between Trump and James.
•James previously criticized Trump for using sports to divide people.

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1:58 AMYahoo Sports — Donald Trump Says LeBron James Is 'Maybe a Racist' After 76ers Signing

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Hours after LeBron James announced his move to the Philadelphia 76ers, President Donald Trump reignited their long-running feud by suggesting the NBA superstar is "maybe a racist" while praising Michael Jordan.
— Yahoo Sports

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